Weapons and equipment

Every day for nine months from September 1944 to the end of the war, young British, Commonwealth and Norwegian airmen flew from Banff aerodrome in northern Scotland in their Mosquitoes and Beaufighters to target the German U-Boats, merchantmen and freighters plying along the coast and in the fjords and leads of southwest Norway, encountering the Luftwaffe and flakships every step of the way.

Despite all the works on airborne forces published since 1945, the full story of Britain's 'airborne armour' has remained untold.

The little boy did not cry or speak.

The sequel to French Tanks of World War II (1), this title focuses primarily on France's cavalry armored vehicles.

The sequel to French Tanks of World War II (1), this title focuses primarily on France's cavalry armored vehicles.

The Spanish Civil War was the curtainraiser to World War II and involved a complex collection of forces, particularly on the Republican side.

The Spanish Civil War was the curtainraiser to World War II and involved a complex collection of forces, particularly on the Republican side.

The Spanish Civil War, 1936 39, was the curtain-raiser to World War II, and the major international event of the 1930s.

The Spanish Civil War, 1936 39, was the curtain-raiser to World War II, and the major international event of the 1930s.

A commercial and defensive federation of merchant guilds based in harbour towns along the North Sea and Baltic coasts, the Hanseatic League eventually dominated maritime trade in Northern Europe and spread its influence much further afield.

A commercial and defensive federation of merchant guilds based in harbour towns along the North Sea and Baltic coasts, the Hanseatic League eventually dominated maritime trade in Northern Europe and spread its influence much further afield.

The Harrier II first saw conflict in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm (Gulf War) in 1990-91, and since then the aircraft has matured into a multi-role platform through the addition of a night vision systems, radar, an external targeting pod and laser-guided weapons.

The Harrier II first saw conflict in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm (Gulf War) in 1990-91, and since then the aircraft has matured into a multi-role platform through the addition of a night vision systems, radar, an external targeting pod and laser-guided weapons.

An iconic medieval missile weapon, the deadly longbow made possible the English victories at Crecy and Poitiers at the height of the Hundred Years' War.

An iconic medieval missile weapon, the deadly longbow made possible the English victories at Crecy and Poitiers at the height of the Hundred Years' War.

An in-depth history of this RAF twin-engined interceptor, including firsthand accounts from those who flew it.

Ted Shippy Shipman was one of The Few who flew with 41 Squadron in the Battle of Britain.

This book tells the tale of the brilliant aerodynamicist Beverley Shenstone MASc, HonFRAes, FAIAA,AFIAS, FCASI, HonOSTIV.

For over 100 years the Distinguished Conduct Medal the DCM-was the second highest medal that could be awarded for gallantry to the other ranks of the British army-in some cases also the RAF and Royal Navy, yet the holders of this major award have rarely been given the recognition they deserve.

It is not widely remembered that mines were by far the most effective weapon deployed against the British Royal Navy in WW1, costing them 5 battleships, 3 cruisers, 22 destroyers, 4 submarines and a host of other vessels.

Wellington's clash with Massena was one of the most remarkable contests between two commanders in the Peninsular War.

Many books have been written about St Helena and its most famous resident, the exiled Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.

Admiral Nelson's most frequent cry was for more frigates.

Which army used camels disguised as war elephants?

A look at the development and flight testing of the Griffon-powered Spitfires and Seafires, along with an operational history both during and after WWII.

Vivid firsthand accounts from aviators who flew this renowned supersonic interceptor fighter.

Part of Osprey Modelling 38: Modelling the Late Panzerkampfwagen IV, a detailed guide to modelling the Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.

Part of Osprey Modelling 38: Modelling the Late Panzerkampfwagen IV, a detailed guide to modelling the Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.

Part of Osprey Modelling 38: Modelling the Late Panzerkampfwagen IV, a detailed guide to modelling the Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.

Part of Osprey Modelling 38: Modelling the Late Panzerkampfwagen IV, a detailed guide to modelling the Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.

Part of Osprey Modelling 31 Modelling Fallschirmj ger Figures, this is one of four guides addressing the subject of modelling a German Fallschirmj ger figure model.

Part of Osprey Modelling 22: Modelling the Sturmgesch tz III ebook, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale StuG III.

Part of Osprey Modelling 22: Modelling the Sturmgesch tz III, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale StuG III.

Part of Osprey Modelling 22: Modelling the Sturmgesch tz III, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale StuG III.

Part of Osprey Modelling 22 Modelling the Sturmgesch tz III, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale StuG III.

Part of Osprey Modelling 19: Modelling the German 15cm sIG33 Bison and Grille, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale German self-propelled sIG33 Vehicle.

Part of Osprey Modelling 19: Modelling the German 15cm sIG33 Bison and Grille, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale German self-propelled sIG33 Vehicle.

Part of Osprey Modelling 19: Modelling the German 15cm sIG33 Bison and Grille, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale German self-propelled sIG33 Vehicle.

Part of Osprey Modelling 19: Modelling the German 15cm sIG33 Bison and Grille, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling a 1/35-scale German self-propelled sIG33 Vehicle.

Part of Osprey Modelling 27: Modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A, F and G, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8/R8 in 1/32 scale.

Part of Osprey Modelling 27: Modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A, F and G, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8 in 1/32 scale.

Part of Osprey Modelling 27: Modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A, F and G, this is a detailed, step-by-step e-guide to modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-4 in 1/48 scale.

Part of Osprey Modelling 27: Modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A, F and G, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190G-3 in 1/48 scale.

Part of Osprey Modelling 27: Modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A, F and G, a detailed, step-by-step e-guide to modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-5 in 1/32 scale.

Part of Osprey Modelling 27 Modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A, F and G, a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling the Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8/RII in 1/72 scale.

Born in the Civil War of 1922 23, the army of the Republic of Ireland occupied a sensitive place in the national culture for many years.

Born in the Civil War of 1922 23, the army of the Republic of Ireland occupied a sensitive place in the national culture for many years.

An essential part of German propaganda was the raising of non-German volunteer contingents, variously named as 'Legions' and 'Free Corps'.

The Prussian light infantry branch was founded in the reign of Frederick the Great (1740-1786) and continued to develop from then onwards.

The Prussian light infantry branch was founded in the reign of Frederick the Great (1740-1786) and continued to develop from then onwards.